The Cognition of Geographic Space

How we think and behave in geographic space is an important topic thatresearchers from a variety of disciplines have sought to understand.

Theyhave been especially interested in analysing what people know about spatial relationships at the geographic scale and how they use this knowledge in everyday spatial behaviour and decision- making.

Little attempt has been made, however, to draw together theory and practice from across and within this wide variety of disciplines.

In seeking to do this Rob Kitchin and Mark Blades have three aims: to provide a synthesis of knowledge from across the disciplines; to provide a critical appraisal of the field; and to put forward new ideas and theories concerning cognitive mapping whilst outlining a future agenda for research. This is an exciting new book by two of the leading reserachers in the area. It will interest graduates and advanced undergraduates in geography, environmental planning, cartography, wayfinding, environmental design, computer and cognitive science, psychology.